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Is HIV Ag/Ab Value Of 1.19 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015
Question: to day my son made anti hiv (ag-ab combo) test result is value 1.19 reactive what is mean by this result and what he will do
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
He is HIV positive.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

As per results I am sorry to say that your son is HIV positive. But I would suggest you to take a confirmatory test like PCR to check viral load and CD4 counts. This will guide in treatment and course of action. You can take help of psychiatrist if needed for your son as counseling is most crucial. The progression to AIDS is a long process. You must ensure that he does not develop infection. Practice hand hygiene. Make him eat protein rich healthy and balanced diet with multivitamins and calcium supplement. Get him evaluated by a physician at earliest.

Hope I answered your query
You can take a follow up query
Dr Sheetal Verma
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Is HIV Ag/Ab Value Of 1.19 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: He is HIV positive. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. As per results I am sorry to say that your son is HIV positive. But I would suggest you to take a confirmatory test like PCR to check viral load and CD4 counts. This will guide in treatment and course of action. You can take help of psychiatrist if needed for your son as counseling is most crucial. The progression to AIDS is a long process. You must ensure that he does not develop infection. Practice hand hygiene. Make him eat protein rich healthy and balanced diet with multivitamins and calcium supplement. Get him evaluated by a physician at earliest. Hope I answered your query You can take a follow up query Dr Sheetal Verma